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Philadelphia cream cheese spreads original song across streaming, TikTok
The Kraft Heinz brand prepares for the Fourth of July with a radio-ready jingle, “Land of the Cream Cheese,” by rising country star Travis Yee.
By Chris Kelly • July 2, 2024 -
Motorola walks the runway with entirely AI-generated campaign
To promote new folding smartphones powered by artificial intelligence, the firm used different tools to create phone-inspired fashions for virtual models.
By Chris Kelly • July 1, 2024 -
Trendline
Consumer Packaged Goods
If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.
By Marketing Dive staff -
Deep Dive
Calvin Klein’s Jeremy Allen White ads turned heads, but the biggest impact may be to the brand’s image
“The Bear” star’s images generated $74 million in media impact value amid a years-long effort by holding company PVH to make the line more desirable.
By Laurel Deppen • June 27, 2024 -
Coors Light will bury its latest Patrick Mahomes ad in a time capsule
The latest video and stunt from the Molson Coors flagship toys with NFL rules about players promoting beer.
By Chris Kelly • June 26, 2024 -
Toys R Us creates first brand film to use OpenAI’s text-to-video tool
The toy brand’s production arm partnered with agency Native Foreign to quickly create a film using Sora, which is only available to alpha testers.
By Chris Kelly • June 25, 2024 -
Chili’s arcade-inspired video game slams rising fast food prices
Inspired by the cult classic BurgerTime, the game is meant to drive loyalty program sign-ups and serve as an outlet to vent frustration.
By Peter Adams • June 25, 2024 -
WPP promises brands ‘exponentially more content’ with AI Production Studio
Ford and L’Oréal piloted the tool for quickly creating text, image and video assets with the aid of cutting-edge Nvidia technology.
By Peter Adams • June 24, 2024 -
PepsiCo experiments with Smart Cans, AI tech to improve personalization
At Cannes Lions, the marketer showed off a new AI Hydration Coach for Gatorade and connected device for Pepsi inspired by its can shape.
By Peter Adams • June 24, 2024 -
How Carl’s Jr. is driving in-store visits with AI-fueled CTV advertising
The QSR paired contextual targeting data with IRIS.TV’s private marketplace to engage young men with shared interests like anime and gaming.
By Aaron Baar • June 21, 2024 -
Column
Campaign Trail: Coca-Cola spills soda to focus on moments of connection
David Miami took the attention off the iconic brand entirely and gave it to true-to-life human interactions in the latest iteration of the “Real Magic” platform.
By Chris Kelly • June 21, 2024 -
Macy’s kicks off summer with first campaign under new CMO
Developed with agency Mono, the effort is the retailer’s first big campaign since Sharon Otterman joined as chief marketer six months ago.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 21, 2024 -
Michelob Ultra goes for Copa América gold with biggest summer program ever
The AB InBev brand’s “Summer of Team USA” push includes a new TV commercial, on-site activations and a merch partnership with Puma.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 18, 2024 -
Why E.l.f. stepped into the wild for its latest entertainment play
Chief Brand Officer Laurie Lam explains the social-listening inspiration behind the beauty marketer’s documentary-style “Peculiar Behavior” campaign.
By Jessica Deyo • June 18, 2024 -
Dunkin’ readies celeb-heavy ‘intern’ class for summer of culture plays
The chain released an EP on Spotify that features a song by *NSYNC's Joey Fatone and Backstreet Boys member A.J. McLean.
By Chris Kelly • Updated July 12, 2024 -
Oscar Mayer hacks fake ads to show off its bacon-smoking process
Ads that feature sizzling bacon cut to seemingly unrelated lip gloss and men’s razor commercials before finally revealing the bacon is still being smoked.
By Chris Kelly • June 17, 2024 -
Ben & Jerry’s first ad campaign in years is a call for more activists
Created with DCX Growth Accelerator, the effort calls out a variety of change-making causes even as other brands pull back on purpose-driven marketing.
By Chris Kelly • June 13, 2024 -
How Skyy vodka is reformulating disruption for a new generation
A campaign running heavily on digital channels uses retro visuals and nostalgia to stand out while nodding to the brand’s marketing heritage.
By Aaron Baar • June 13, 2024 -
Kantar: AI pivot helps fuel brand value growth following down year
Chipmaker Nvidia grew brand value 178% this year while the enterprise tech and services category was the fastest gainer tracked by the firm.
By Peter Adams • June 12, 2024 -
Q&A
How BodyArmor’s CMO is playing catch-up in the crowded hydration market
Tom Gargiulo explains how the Coca-Cola brand is rolling out bottles with AR functionality that feature MLB and NFL athletes to engage with Gen Z.
By Chris Kelly • June 12, 2024 -
Red Lobster says it’s ‘here to stay’ with Flavor Flav-led campaign
The rapper-turned-reality-TV personality narrates new ad spots and an AR filter lets users virtually don his recognizable clock necklace.
By Peter Adams • June 11, 2024 -
Omnicom consolidates global production under one banner
Omnicom Production will be led by former Publicis Production Global CEO Sergio Lopez and is the holding company’s latest bid to streamline creativity.
By Aaron Baar • June 10, 2024 -
How Dr Pepper passed Pepsi by marketing around football, flavor innovation
The 140-year-old soda brand has relied on investment, patience and agile marketing to become the number two soft drink in the U.S.
By Chris Kelly • June 10, 2024 -
Ocean Spray unveils ‘Just Add Cran’ campaign to fuel future creative
The effort introduces a new brand character, Johnny, the “straight-shooter cousin” of the iconic farmer duo featured in the marketer’s past creative.
By Jessica Deyo • June 10, 2024 -
On Running appoints Zendaya as brand partner in multiyear deal
As legacy rivals like Nike face fresh pressures, On is looking to shore up its sport and fashion credibility with help from a major star.
By Peter Adams • June 7, 2024 -
Column
Campaign Trail: Crayola reunites adults with childhood art to spur creativity
In partnership with Dentsu Creative, the effort features a tear-jerking short film that shows the power of creative self-expression across generations.
By Chris Kelly • June 7, 2024